# Head of Legal & Compliance \(Global Crypto Exchange\) - Company: [Hyphenconnect]() - Location: Singapore - Team: Legal - Posted: March 24, 2026 ## Job description **Summary** We are seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance with 10+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to support our crypto exchange client. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in digital asset platforms and native-level fluency in both Mandarin and English. This is a remote position requiring deep jurisdictional expertise in one or more of the following regions: Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, or the EU. **Key Responsibilities** * **Strategic Advisory:** Provide expert legal counsel on complex compliance and regulatory matters specific to the cryptocurrency exchange sector. * **Documentation & Drafting:** Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts, user agreements, and legal disclosures in both Mandarin and English. * **Regulatory Oversight:** Ensure strict adherence to global legal standards and internal corporate policies across multiple jurisdictions. * **Global Coordination:** Liaise with international legal teams and external counsel to ensure consistent legal practices and brand protection worldwide. * **Risk Mitigation:** Analyze intricate legal challenges and provide proactive, strategic solutions to safeguard the business. * **Horizon Scanning:** Stay abreast of evolving regional regulatory changes and assess their impact on the exchange’s global operations. **Required Skills & Qualifications** * **Experience:** 10+ years of PQE, with a proven track record in a legal leadership role, preferably within a major crypto exchange or fintech firm. * **Languages:** Native or professional-grade fluency in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal). * **Jurisdictional Expertise:** Admission to the bar in Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, or an EU member state. * **Domain Knowledge:** Comprehensive understanding of international regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, AML/CTF, and securities laws. * **Soft Skills:** Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships globally. ## Apply [Apply on Hyphenconnect]() Canonical job page: